Riverboat work

Kuilis

Posted a thread on this in the 'Work & Jobs' area but was suggested to ask around here.

I'm looking for work possibilities in river transport on this side of the pond. I lived as a kid in the states and there was plenty of companies running passengers/freight and a good few could train you if you got a job with them. What's it like over here? I know in the UK they move a decent bit of cargo on the Thames and whatnot, and the person who replied to my other topic said there might be chances for work on tourist boats here in Ireland. Anybody know how companies source crews in this region and what you'd need to get qualified?

fergal.b

There's not much in the way of transporting goods as for tourist there is http://vikingsplash.com/reviews/ another viking boat in Athlone http://www.vikingtoursireland.ie/ you could also look into charter boats like this http://corribcharter.com/ Party boats http://www.henorstag.com/hen-party-cruise or floating restaurants http://www.mvcillairne.com/



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hytrogen

There's a few boat tours out of Kenmare too..
In terms of commercial traffic you'd want to be bread into the ferries to get on that scene.

In terms of qualifications now required under STCW I recommend checking up the current MTN's on http://www.dttas.ie/maritime/maritimesafetydirectorate/marinenotices/marine-notices and seeing what qualifications you'll need to work in the areas your considering...

Kuilis

Appreciate the ideas lads. I saw a few companies in the UK that had openings for jobs like barge and towboat deckhand and a lot of them wanted things like Nav Watch or EDH. Is it the same over here, would inland-waterway jobs usually need the same kind of certs? I seen some basic sea survival/firefighting courses at a couple of colleges but I don't know if that would be enough for most companies here?

By the way, merry Christmas all!

fergal.b

I'm involved in the Inland waterways work on the Boyne canal https://www.facebook.com/bnbiwai/?fref=ts and could give you a job anytime without any paperwork the only problem is it's all voluntary work so you only get paid in tea and sandwiches




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hytrogen

fergal.b wrote: »

I'm involved in the Inland waterways work on the Boyne canal https://www.facebook.com/bnbiwai/?fref=ts and could give you a job anytime without any paperwork the only problem is it's all voluntary work so you only get paid in tea and sandwiches




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Dam good tea I hear

hytrogen

Kuilis wrote: »

Appreciate the ideas lads. I saw a few companies in the UK that had openings for jobs like barge and towboat deckhand and a lot of them wanted things like Nav Watch or EDH. Is it the same over here, would inland-waterway jobs usually need the same kind of certs? I seen some basic sea survival/firefighting courses at a couple of colleges but I don't know if that would be enough for most companies here?

By the way, merry Christmas all!

Unless you can see a niche in the market here that we're not, you could try go it alone and start up a company?

fergal.b

There was tour boat rides on the Boyne back in the day maybe when the canal is finished you could start it up again

Kuilis

hytrogen wrote: »

Unless you can see a niche in the market here that we're not, you could try go it alone and start up a company?

Ha ha well I've no head for business. Maybe some day if I've money and a good accountant friend

fergal.b wrote: »

I'm involved in the Inland waterways work on the Boyne canal and could give you a job anytime without any paperwork the only problem is it's all voluntary work so you only get paid in tea and sandwiches

Ah cheers fergal! I been looking at your website and it looks like youse are doing some great work. That area of Irish heritage is too often neglected I think. I'd have to look in to my own transport situation for commuting after new year but I'll definitely send you a message. I think it'd be great to help out with something like that.

By the way I been looking in to courses/safety training what might help improve my competitiveness re: working on river/harbour boats. Anyone have recommendations for ones they know to be good?

fergal.b

This might be worth keeping an eye on. http://www.waterwaysireland.org/pages/job-vacancies.aspx also their FB page should have updates.
https://www.facebook.com/WaterwaysIre/?fref=ts


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hytrogen

From memory the Office of Public Works (OPW) tenders jobs / contracts frequently on river maintenance dredging etc. Even advertising for the EU agencies as well. Can't remember the link for the forum but if I find it I'll forward it on.